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With Christmas cheer now in full swing across the Isle of Wight, the latest Census data suggests fewer than half the Island’s population are celebrating the festival as Christians.
Read moreDetailsThe Isle of Wight County Record Office will reopen next week after closing for essential maintenance works.
Read moreDetailsThe Ryde–Newport line carried its first passengers on 20th December 1875 - 150 years ago today.
Read moreDetailsIn just 5 years, Isle of Wight-based Apex Competition has transformed from a local venture into one of the UK’s most trusted raffle-based websites, hitting a staggering milestone of £10million in prizes awarded to date. Operating with a community-first ethos,...
Read moreDetailsVeolia is set to take over the provision of waste collection and disposal services on the Isle of Wight following Thalia Waste Management’s decision to walk away from its £225million contract with the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsThe leader of the Conservative group on the Isle of Wight Council, Ed Blake, has voiced his opposition to postponing local elections for a second time, saying 'Islanders have a right to democracy'.
Read moreDetailsAD: Following a sell-out event last year, GG’s New Year’s Eve celebration returns on Wednesday 31st December with late-night dancing and a live performance from Vote Pedro.
Read moreDetailsThe following planning applications and appeals have been submitted to the Isle of Wight Council.
Read moreDetailsThis is how McDonald’s in Cowes could look, with new details emerging on jobs and opening hours...
Read moreDetailsA ‘warm and welcoming’ Isle of Wight primary school has been graded good and outstanding after previously being told it ‘requires improvement’.
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